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An Old Fashioned Love Story – Literally
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 10 February 2012
FAMILY TRAVEL FRIDAY Destination: Italy (14th Century) Book: Waterfall, the River of Time triology by by Lisa T. Bergren (Young Adult) By Jennifer Close Imagine finding a portal that takes you back to 14th century Italy where you are immediately immersed in a battle between gallant knights and their fierce enemies. This is exactly what [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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The spires of the Duomo
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 9 February 2012
Milan is famous as one of the world’s most dynamic fashion and design capitals but there’s one monument whose design will never run out of fashion: the Duomo. The Duomo is the largest cathedral in Italy and one of the largest in the world. Work on the current structure began in the 14th century and [...]The spires of the Duomo is a post from: Velvet Escape's blog
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The Keyhole View Of St. Peter's Basilica
Blog: Travel With Julie - 9 February 2012
I found it! I've heard about the "keyhole" for years from in-the-know travelers but never had the time to hunt it down. This time, I did.
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Favorite Florence Piazza
Blog: Florence Journal - 8 February 2012
Another long day, it is getting late - going with another easy one. Favorite Florence Piazza: Piazza Signoria
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People of Florence
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 8 February 2012
{ May 2011 - Florence, Italy } The heart of the city of Florence is arguably Piazza del Duomo. It is where the Duomo is, and where, I am pretty sure, one of the most visited places in Italy. So, like many of the piazzas in Italy, it is a great place to people watch. With locals trying to make a living from the tourists that flocked the piazza, ...
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Italy snow - weather update
Blog: Florence Journal - 7 February 2012
Most of Europe is caught in this deep freeze - and it seems a potential problem for people here in Italy is the lack of natural gas flowing from Russia (this seems to be an annual winter event). In Florence...
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Taking A Break At The Royal Palace of Caserta
Blog: Travel With Julie - 7 February 2012
Knowing hubs would need a break from driving the 5-hour drive from Alberobello to Rome, I scheduled a stop in Caserta to see the Royal Palace.
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Favorite painting in Florence most tourists will never see
Blog: Florence Journal - 6 February 2012
This is a tough one - but I am going to go with the "Apparition of the Virgin to St. Bernard" that hangs in the Badia Fiorentina. I have written about this before (check the link or click on the...
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Favorite Enoteca (wine shop) in Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 5 February 2012
Okay I am still lobbing soft balls up here - just been too busy (and too lazy) to get to the meaty favorites (church, museum, piazza, etc.) things. Today I am sticking with wine. I already mentioned Le volpi e...
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The Duomo : from the inside
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 5 February 2012
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Favorite Florence Train Station
Blog: Florence Journal - 4 February 2012
Okay this is another easy one - most people probably don't even know there are more than one train station in Florence (but there are, like Firenze Rifredi and Firenze Campo di Marte) - so I will stick to the...
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My favorite... gelateria in Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 3 February 2012
This is day three of my "favorite" things list in Florence. I am still under the weather so I am not going to be writing anything elaborate and detailed, but I don't want to give up either. Today's favorite topic...
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Favorite Florence Wine Bar
Blog: Florence Journal - 2 February 2012
It's getting late and I almost forgot about my pledge - so this one is a gimme: Favorite Florence Wine Bar: Le volpi e l'uva
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Rome's Piazza Della Rotonda
Blog: Travel With Julie - 2 February 2012
It has come a long way from being the marketplace of bird-sellers selling parrots, nightingales and owls it was in the 19th century. Today, the small square is a popular hangout for tourists.
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Pic of the Week: Alberobello, Puglia, Italy
Blog: Solo Traveler - 2 February 2012
A Solo Travel Society member shares a photo of the trulli, unique limestone dwellings in Alberobello, Italy.
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The Duomo : from the outside
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 1 February 2012
{ May 2011 - Florence, Italy } The most prominent landmark in Florence must be the Duomo, or the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. One of the largest church in Italy, with the largest brick dome every constructed, the Duomo is an astounding structure no matter how you see it - from the outside and the inside. Even the view from the dome is pretty amazing, providing a great view of Florence.
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Snow in Florence update
Blog: Florence Journal - 1 February 2012
It is about 1:40 AM here and it is still snowing. A couple of forecasts I found on line (this is one of them) have said from 2 inches of snow up to 8 inches. And then it gets much...
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Travel Italy
Blog: My Little Nomads - 31 January 2012
The Best Articles and Info for Traveling in Italy. Continue reading → Related Articles: Washington DC With Kids – The Best Things To Do Cheap Hotels In New York City
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Live Like a Local in Florence
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 31 January 2012
Many families prefer renting apartments in European cities as they offer more value and living space than traditional hotel rooms. My issue with apartments is that standalone units can be a quality risk unless you are diligent about checking references (see my post on finding the best family-friendly vacation rental for more tips and links to resources). Moreover, the management of an apartment may be nonexistent which leaves you without someone to help with planning and logistics in a foreign environment.
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Inspiration – I celebrated my 50th birthday in Chianti Then started a business!
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 31 January 2012
Determined to celebrate my special birthday in grand style, I scoured books and brochures for the perfect place. Tutti a Tavola, a cooking school and somewhere to stay in a remote part of the Chianti Hills in Tuscany was an easy decision. A phone call later, our travel plans were under way.
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Author of International Romance Talks to Us
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 30 January 2012
CONTEST IS OVER. The FINAL daily prize in the January Giveaway goes out today. And then I draw for the Grand Prize Winners. (See below) Destinations: Milan, New York City and Brittany in France Book: P.O. Box Love: A Novel of Letters (originally 2009, but NEW in English– February 2012) by Paola Calvetti I reviewed this [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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The Mafia in Sicily
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 27 January 2012
Sicily Week Destination: Sicily Book: The Honoured Society: The Sicilian Mafia Observed, by Norman Lewis (Original-1964 with postscript added in 1984; reviewed edition 2003.) If you were playing word-association, Sicily-Mafia might be your first reaction.
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So, You Really Want To Drive In Italy?
Blog: Travel With Julie - 26 January 2012
I snicker when I hear a newbie European traveler say they want to rent a car in Italy. Yes, traffic signs are in Italian and they drive fast. But, how hard can it be, right? I try to tell them...
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Postcard from... the Duomo
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 26 January 2012
{ May 2011 - Florence, Italy } The official name is the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore or Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower in English. However, it is simply known as the Duomo. The facade of the cathedral in green, pink and white is beautiful, elaborate and yet soothing in its simplicity of colour.
